Early Childhood Director Lead an Award Winning High Performing School

Bonus opportunities

• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Generous Childcare Tuition Discount

Professional development

• Training & development

State-of-the-Art facilities

• State-of-the-Art facilities

Affiliation with leaders in the early childhood education industry

• Affiliation with leaders in the early childhood education industry

Pay

• Competitive salary commensurate with leadership experience
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Generous Childcare Tuition Discount
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match

Schedule

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plus paid school holidays and winter/spring break

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, or a closely related field
• Proven Leadership: Experience successfully directing an early childhood center, with a strong understanding of QRIS (Keystone STARS) and national accreditation processes
• Skills: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Highly organized, adept at multitasking, and a strategic, solutions-oriented problem solver
• Mission-Driven: A genuine love for children and a fierce commitment to elevating educational standards

Skills

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly organized, adept at multitasking
• A strategic, solutions-oriented problem solver
• A genuine love for children
• A fierce commitment to elevating educational standards

About the role

The joy of childhood comes from those bright sparks of discovery -- moments that delight and surprise us. Your career at The Goddard School can be just as exciting. For more than 35 years, Goddard Schools have put each teacher at the heart of everything we do because teachers put each student at the heart of everything they do. The Goddard School trusts, empowers, and honors its exceptional educators. Develop your teaching skills in a vibrant and nurturing environment and make a difference in children's lives every day.

Top-Tier Franchise Standing

Drive success at a recognized, high-performing campus within the nation's leading early childhood franchise system.

On-Site Owner Partnership

Work directly alongside an engaged, on-site owner. This unique dynamic offers a collaborative environment and a front-row seat to business operations—serving as a launchpad if you aspire to own your own school in the future.

Opportunity for advancement

• Opportunity for advancement

Lead a prestigious program

• Lead a prestigious program backed by NAEYC & NECPA accreditation and a Keystone STAR 4 rating—the gold standards in ECE.

Recruit, train, and supervise a dedicated team

• Recruit, train, and supervise a dedicated team of educators, fostering a highly collaborative and positive work environment.

Champion accreditation standards

• Champion our ongoing commitment to NAEYC, NECPA, and Keystone STAR 4 standards, ensuring classroom practices always reflect high-quality benchmarks.

Implement a high-quality educational program

• Support faculty in implementing a high-quality, play-based educational program; guide teachers in crafting engaging lesson plans that meet the unique needs of every child.

Lead day-to-day operations

• Lead day-to-day operations, ensuring seamless execution of school policies, procedures, and brand standards.

Maintain regulatory compliance

• Maintain impeccable compliance with state licensing regulations, health, and safety protocols.

Cultivate strong partnerships

• Cultivate strong, trusting partnerships with parents through regular communication, active listening, and a welcoming school culture.

Promote the school's mission

• Promote the school’s mission within the local community, lead tours, and manage enrollment.

Education

• BA/BS degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, or a closely related field
• Proven Leadership: Experience successfully directing an early childhood center, with a strong understanding of QRIS (Keystone STARS) and national accreditation processes
• Skills: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Highly organized, adept at multitasking, and a strategic, solutions-oriented problem solver
• Mission-Driven: A genuine love for children and a fierce commitment to elevating educational standards